Jatin Khanna popularly known as Rajesh Khanna was born in 29th December 1942 was an Indian actor in Hindi film industry. He was introduced and motivated by his family to join Indian film Industry. Rajesh Khanna was also known by the name “KAKA” in the Indian Film Industry.
Rajesh Khanna brought fresh idea of love stories and his unique style put him at the top of the chart. His acting and his presence was so vibrant that his film use to do business only by his name. His fan following in India and abroad is huge.
Rajesh Khanna was one of eight finalists in the 1965 All India Talent Contest organised by United Producers and Filmfare from more than ten thousand contestants. Subsequently Khanna won the contest. He made his film debut in the 1966 film Aakhri Khat directed by Chetan Anand, followed by Raaz directed by Ravindra Dave both of which were a part of his predetermined prize for winning the All-India United Producers’ Talent Competition. G.P. Sippy and Nasir Hussain were the first to sign Rajesh Khanna after he won the contest. Aakhri Khat was India’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 40th Oscar Academy Awards in 1967. Khanna in an interview to Hindu newspaper said,"Though “Aakhri Khat” is my first film, I received my first break as a leading actor in Ravindra Dave's, “Raaz” in 1967. My heroine was Babita, already a popular actress then. Though I had lots of confidence, I was shy in facing the camera initially. In my first three shots, I had to perform with stress on my body language and dialogue delivery. Though I was right with my dialogues, my movements were not up to the mark. Ravindra Dave explained me my scenes and movements very clearly correcting my way of walking". Being under contract with United Producers, he got projects like Aurat, Doli and Ittefaq.] He was then noticed for his performances in films like Baharon Ke Sapne, Aurat (1967), Doli, Aradhana and Ittefaq. Later Waheeda Rehman suggested Asit Sen to take Khanna for the lead role in Khamoshi. Through Aradhana he rose to "instant national fame" and film critics referred to him as the first superstar of India. In that film, Rajesh Khanna was cast in a double role (father and son) opposite Sharmila Tagore and Farida Jalal. The film also saw the resurgence of Kishore Kumar, who eventually became the official playback voice of Rajesh Khanna.
Rajesh Khanna’s partnership with his play back singer Kishore Kumar was awesome. Kishore Kumar’s singing and Kaka’s acting on the silver screen will always remain in every one heart. Be it a youngster or people from 60’s every one love to hear and see Kaka on silver screen especially his dance.
Rajesh Khanna acted in 163 films and in 106 as a solo lead protagonist. He had given 15 consecutive super hits from1969 to 1972, which is still a record in Indian film industry.
He received the maximum BFJA Awards for Best Actor (Hindi) – four times and nominated 25 times. He was awarded the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. Khanna is referred to as the "First Superstar" of Hindi cinema. He made his debut in 1966 with Aakhri Khat and rose to prominence with his performances in films like Raaz, Baharon Ke Sapne, Ittefaq and Aradhana.
Rajesh Khanna married Dimple Kapadia and later on they had 2 beautiful baby girls called twinkle and Rinke. Both their daughters are married and well settled.
Today that is 18th July’12 this great actor, a great human being and a huge huge Super Star has left us leaving a huge void in our life. He was reported to be hospitalized form 4-5 occasions in Mumbai and finally he quit! We all love you Rajesh Khanna, RIP.
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